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How to Get Rid of Rashes Caused by Accutane?

Ive been on accutane for 2 months now (40mg a day) and I started to get itchy rashes on my lower legs, it has now spread to my wrists and upper legs...

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How Long Will It Take for Skin Dryness to Decrease?

I'm starting Accutane next month (May 25), and how much can i be out in the sun while taking this if i can Very Fair skin. Ive tried every type of...

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Accutane for Acne on Face, Back, and Buttocks?

My daughter has been insisting me to buy her Accutane since we don't have medical coverage. She is 16 going on 17 and has acne on her face which is...

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What is the Youngest Advisable Age for a Person to Be Started on Accutane?

Is there a minimum age or physical growth stage someone has to be at before they can start taking accutane?

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Slow Responder to Isotretinoin? When Can We Expect Results?

My son is 15 and 165 lbs with moderate acne. He took isotretinoin 40 mg first month, 80 mg second month, 100 third month. His 3rd month will be...

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Will Accutane Affect Cataract Surgery?

Is it ok to be taking Accutane and have eye cataract surgery? Catarac surgery planned for end of October. I'm 16.5 year old, male. I will start...

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Acne is So Much Worse Day 17 on Accutane?

I know that before u get better u will get worse using accutane. Well I'm using 30mg/day I'm in the first mouth day 17 ,but my acne is so ,so much...

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Supplements to Take While on Accutane?

Is there a supplement that can be benificial while on accutane? My 15 yr old son started accutane 3 weeks ago and is having a lot of peeling. Would...

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Can Accutane Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Ive been on accutane for 2 months, I only have one month prescription left. I used to take it last year but my acne came back so I'm giving it a...

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